their idea not only by writing the keywords but also by drawing the images in
their minds.
Mind-mapping can help to make a new atmosphere in writing class. By using mind-mapping, learning activity will be more interesting for the students.
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It can eliminate students’ boredom because they can draw images on their minds
and use many colours in making a draft before they write the text. They can also make a chronological text because they have to make their draft before they write.
This strategy can make students be more active during the class and can improve students’ ability in writing a recount text.
In conducting the research, the writer chose the 8.2 Class of SMP Negeri 2 Kota Tangerang Selatan because this class has the lowest achievement scores
based on the teacher interview
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. That is why their writing ability needs to be improved. In improving students’ writing ability, the writer focuses on recount
text in term of personal and procedural recount. It is based on the recommendation of the English teacher.
Based on the explanation above, the writer intends to conduct a classroom
action research entitled : “Improving Students’ Ability in Writing Recount Text By Using Mind-Mapping Technique
A classroom Action Research in the 8.2 Class of SMP Negeri 2 Kota Tangerang Selatan”.
B. Formulation of the Problem
To make the study easy to understand, the writer formulates the problem as follows: “Can mind-mapping improve student’ writing skill in making recount
text?”. In addition, “How is the implementation of teaching recount text by using mind-mapping technique?”.
C. Scope and Limitation of the Study
As stated previously in the background of the study, the problem of the study will be limited, which focuses on the implementation of mind-mapping
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Sutanto Windura, Mind Map: Langkah Demi Langkah, Jakarta: Elex Media Komputindo, 2008, p.10
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technique to improve students’ ability in writing recount text in term of personal recount and procedural recount at the 8.2 Class of SMP Negeri 2 Kota
Tangerang Selatan.
D. Objective of the Study
The purposes of this study are to know whether and to know how mind- mapping develop students’ writing skill in writing a recount text for the second
year of SMPN 2 Kota Tangerang Selatan.
E. Significance of the Study
The contributions of this research are conveyed to: 1.
First, for the teacher, it gives the alternative solution in teaching writing skill.
2. Second, for the students, it assists them to solve their problem in
writing a text and help them to improve their writing skill and their creative thinking skill.
3. Third, for the SMPN 2 Kota Tangerang Selatan, it can be beneficial
regarding to improve the education quality.
F. Definition of Key Terms
To avoid misinterpretation and misunderstanding on the content of the study, the writer will give clear description on the terms used in this study.
1.
Recount Text is one of kinds of text type which retell events for the
purpose of informing or entertaining. 2.
Mind-Mapping Technique means the teacher’s technique in teaching
writing which actually gives the words and images that closely related to the theme provided.
3.
SMPN 2 Kota Tangerang Selatan refers to State Junior High School
which is located on Jalan Cireundeu Raya No.2 Ciputat and where the writer conducted the study.
CHAPTER II THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
